Dept. of Homeland Security arrests Pass Christian man on child pornography charges

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Federal agents are asking for the public’s help with information after a Pass Christian man was recently arrested on child pornography charges.

Department of Homeland Security investigators based out of Gulfport executed a search warrant on June 24 and arrested Jesse James Ladner at his home.

Investigators say Ladner was involved in the production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material, and that many of his victims are from Mississippi.

Homeland Security agents are now working to determine whether there may be additional victims.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the HSI tipline at 866-347-2423.

The investigation is part of the justice department’s Project Safe Childhood Initiative targeting child exploitation.